HR. 8115In Committee
Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2026
Expands the VA's Scott Hannon Initiative for Precision Mental Health to cover veterans' biomarkers and research on repetitive low-level blast exposure, dementia, and related brain conditions through FY2030
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expands the VA's Scott Hannon Initiative for Precision Mental Health to cover veterans' biomarkers and research on repetitive low-level blast exposure, dementia, and related brain conditions through FY2030
Key points
- Establish data sharing partnership
- Require biomarker validation
- Authorize initiative
- Expand initiative scope
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-03-26 — Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Topics and policy areas
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